Russian I includes both a more theoretical component (the "Modulo Teorico" taught by Prof. Dickinson) and a more practical component taught by two native speakers.
The course will furnish students with basic notions of Russian linguistics, a solid foundation in grammar, and active knowledge of Russian vocabulary and syntax.
The first phase in the acquisition of Russian: introduction to phonology, morphology (declination and conjugation), simple syntax, and vocabulary appropriate to the elementary level.
Classroom lectures with the possible support of Aulaweb and/or Facebook. Student participation is highly encouraged.
Attendance is essential for a decent grade. Students of "Russian as a Third Language" are not specifically required to attend the Modulo Teorico (although it would be a *very* good idea to do so anyway).
For the “Lettorato”, the students will be divided into two distinct groups. The division is made on the basis of the other languages studied in order to minimize scheduling conflicts. The groups will be examined and revised in the second week of the semester. Tables explaining the division and adjustments to it will be made available to the students (together with other materials for this class) in the Russian I folder (Lingue > Dickinson > Documents > Lingua russa I 2016/17).
The course will focus on the development of both active and passive abilities in Russian.
Materials for the Modulo Teorico will be made available in the course folder (Lingue > Dickinson > Documents > Lingua russa I 2016/17). The nature and whereabouts of materials for the Lettorato will be announced at the beginning of the course.
NATALIYA KARDANOVA (President)
LAURA SALMON
Both Modulo teorico and lettorato begin the week of October 10, 2016. For details see Aulaweb.
RUSSIAN LANGUAGE I
Oral and written (see below)
